(Eb)When the mel low (Bb7)moon be gins to beam,
(Eb)ev ’ry (Ebaug)night I (Ab)dream a lit tle dream,
(Eb)and of (C7)course Prince (Fm7)Charm ing is the theme, (Bb7aug)the (Eb)he
(Caug)for (F9)me.
(Bb7)Al (Eb)though I re al (Bb7)ize as well as you,
(Gm)it is sel dom (Cm)that a dream comes true,
to me it’s (F)clear
that (Bbdim)he’ll ap (Fm7)pear.
Some day he’ll come a long,
the man I love,
and he’ll be big and strong,
the man I love,
and when he comes my way,
I’ll do my best to (Eb)make
(Abmaj7)him
(Gm)stay.
He’ll look at me and smile,
I’ll un der stand,
and in a lit tle while,
he’ll ask my hand,
and though it seems ab surd,
I know we (Fm7)both (Bb13)won’t (Eb)say
a
(Eb)word.
(Cm)May be I shall (Cm7)meet him (D7)Sun day, (Ddim)may be (Cm)Mon day, may be (G7)not,
(Cm)still I’m sure to (Cm7)meet him (D7)one day, (Ddim7)may be (Cm)Tues day (C)will be (Ab)my good (Bb7)news day.
He’ll build a lit tle home,
just meant for two,
from which I’ll nev er roam,
who would, would you?
And so all else a bove,
I’m wait ing (Fm7)for (Bb13sus4)the (Eb)man
(Ab)I
(Eb)love.
Some day he’ll come a long,
the man I love,
and he’ll be big and strong,
the man I love,
and when he comes my way,
I’ll do my best to (Eb)make
(Abmaj7)him
(Gm)stay.
He’ll look at me and smile,
I’ll un der stand,
and in a lit tle while,
he’ll ask my hand,
and though it seems ab surd,
I know we (Fm7)both (Bb13)won’t (Eb)say
a
(Eb)word.
(Cm)May be I shall (Cm7)meet him (D7)Sun day, (Ddim)may be (Cm)Mon day, may be (G7)not,
(Cm)still I’m sure to (Cm7)meet him (D7)one day, (Ddim7)may be (Cm)Tues day (C)will be (Ab)my good (Bb7)news day.
He’ll build a lit tle home,
just meant for two,
from which I’ll nev er roam,
who would, would you?
And so all else a bove,
I’m wait ing (Fm7)for (Bb13sus4)the (Eb)man
(Ab)I
(Eb)love.
(Eb)love.
The Man I Love — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The Man I Love" by George Gershwin. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Ab, 75 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “The Man I Love”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Man I Love" by George Gershwin in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 75 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Man I Love" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The Man I Love"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Man I Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Man I Love" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The Man I Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Man I Love"?
- "The Man I Love" was originally performed by George Gershwin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by George Gershwin are available?
- Other accompaniments by George Gershwin: "But Not For Me", "Do It Again", "Embraceable You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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